The 2-day event features a downtown parade, time capsule opening and student performers Friday, followed by a fireworks show Saturday.
The district may make a similar call for Wednesday, May 20, depending on whether the heat persists.
The seasonal schedule runs through Oct. 9, with extended Thursday evening hours and a half-day on Fridays.
The Evening Book Club will meet on Wednesday, May 27th at 7:00pm
The Planning Board is updating the required 10-year master plan; early feedback is already spurring ordinance changes, officials say.
Township and Woodmont Properties present site plans for 9-acre downtown project at 7 p.m. May 18 at Town Hall.
The event includes a wreath laying, parade, reenactors portraying George Washington and Rochambeau, food and festivities.
Join us at the Scotch Plains Library for a screening of this PBS documentary about the benefits of native plants on our ecosystem.
A junior at SPFHS is hosting a workshop May 19 covering everything from video calls to online safety to AI chat tools.
Join in the discussion: On Courage, Turmoil, and the Transformative Power of Love in "The Lion Women of Tehran" with author Marjan Kamali.
Yasmin Ofek continues to lead her Balance Awareness With Yasmin Ofek class every Friday, via Zoom
Bestselling Author Nir Eyal explains how your hidden assumptions shape what you see, how you feel and what you do, and how to challenge them
A fire broke out on Monday night at a Citgo gas station.
May is a busy month at the library, with book clubs, author talks and other library events.
Learn how Asian people in Colonial America navigated American society and took part in the Revolution.
Join us for an exciting conversation with internationally acclaimed author Marjan Kamali talking about her book The Lion Women of Tehran.
Join us via the Scotch Plains Public Library on May 6th for this online event about delving into your family's genealogy.
Join us at the Scotch Plains Public Library on Monday, May 4th at 7:00pm for an informative talk about the 2026 World Cup events
From a brand partner: Known for her kindness and strong work ethic, Harper stands out as a supportive friend and dedicated student.
"I feel like I've failed him, and it's the not knowing. It's just horrible," said Meredith Davis, who is searching for her dog 'Trouble.'
Next week is a busy week at the Scotch Plains Public Library as we celebrate National Library Week
Join in on a virtual conversation with bestselling author Jason Reynolds, via the Scotch Plains Public Library.
Join us in celebrating National Library Week, taking place Monday April 20-Saturday April 25, 2026
Latest true crime presentation by JD Solomon
Free and open to the public, this annual event features a day of fun-filled activities to celebrate kids being kids.
Join us via Zoom for an informative library talk about DNA Recipes: The Chocolate Factory of Life
Join us at the Scotch Plains Library for a screening of the film The Librarians on Thursday, April 23 at 6:30pm.
Brand New Rental Community Feature 100 Apartments, Modern Amenities and Ground Floor Retail Space
Join us for a library talk about a new and interesting perspective on the American Revolution on Wednesday, April 15 at 7:00pm
Join us via the Scotch Plains Library for a virtual online conversation with author Brad Taylor about his latest book 'Shadow Strike'
Congregation Beth Israel to Commemorate the Holocaust With Presentation by Holocaust Survivor
Drop into the library for our April Book Club events.
The Fanwood Fire, Police, and Rescue Squad all came out to help early Saturday morning.
Union County and the Sheriff's Office will host a free self-defense class for women 18 and older.
Join in an online discussion about the history of US Women Astronauts as author Valerie Neal talks about her recent book.
It is a busy week at the Scotch Plains Library the week on March 23rd. Here is a list of the events we are hosting this week.
A Scotch Plains woman says she suffered permanent facial injuries and scarring when a shelter dog attacked her without warning.
Join in via Zoom on Monday, March 23rd at 7:00pm for an informative talk about the legendary founding women of science and alchemy.
For New Jersey families, the backyard is everything. The pool builder they choose should be too.
April 26th from 12-4 at The Westwood in Garwood